A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond

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Michael Slouber

A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses

Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond

Michael Slouber

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University of California Press
22 December 2020

Asian history; History of religion; Hinduism

Imagining the divine as female is rare—even controversial—in most religions. Hinduism, by contrast, preserves a rich and continuous tradition of goddess worship. A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses conveys the diversity of this tradition by bringing together a fresh array of captivating and largely overlooked Hindu goddess tales from different regions. As the first such anthology of goddess narratives in translation, this collection highlights a range of sources from ancient myths to modern lore. The goddesses featured here battle demons, perform miracles, and grant rare Tantric visions to their devotees. Each translation is paired with a short essay that explains the goddess’s historical and social context, elucidating the ways religion adapts to changing times.

Edited by: Michael Slouber
Imprint: University of California Press
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 635g
ISBN: 9780520375741
ISBN 10: 0520375742
Pages: 374
Publication Date: 22 December 2020
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

List of Illustrations Preface Acknowledgments Introduction Part One. Demons and Battle 1. Bhadrakālī: Slaying the Demon in the Backwaters Noor van Brussel 2. Cāmundi and Uttanahalli: Sisters of the Mysuru Hills Caleb Simmons 3. Kauśikī: The Virgin Demon Slayer Judit Törzsök 4. The Seven Mothers: Origin Tales from Two Early Medieval Purānas Shaman Hatley Part Two. Miracles and Devotees 5. Svasthānī: Goddess of One’s Own Place Jessica Vantine Birkenholtz 6. Kailā Devī: The Great Goddess as Local Avatar of Miracles R. Jeremy Saul 7. Bahucarā Mātā: She Who Roams Widely Darry Dinnell 8. Rāstrasenā: Hawk Goddess of the Mewar Mountains Adam Newman Part Three. Tantras and Magic 9. Rangda in the Calon Arang: A Tale of Magic Thomas M. Hunter and Ni Wayan Pasek Ariati 10. Tvaritā: The Swift Goddess Michael Slouber 11. Kāmeśvarī: Visualizing the Goddess of Desire Anna A. Golovkova 12. Avyapadeśyā: Indefinable Kālī Olga Serbaeva Glossary List of Deities and Characters Primary Sources References List of Contributors Index

Michael Slouber is Associate Professor of South Asian Studies at Western Washington University and the author of Early Tantric Medicine.

Reviews for A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses: Tales of the Feminine Divine from India and Beyond

The volume offers impactful contributions to discussions of religion, culture, history, literature, and gender. The artful translations and studies remain accessible to the lay audience for which the work is intended (though perhaps slightly challenging in the more academic sections), while also offering unique content that will appeal to specialists in the field. * Religion * A Garland of Forgotten Goddesses is a welcome supplement to the crowded subfield of studies on Hindu goddesses. It is certain to adorn syllabi and reading lists of both undergraduate classes on Hinduism and more advanced seminars on female divinities. Its contributors deserve many garlands and accolades for being part of this fine work. * Reading Religion *